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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-22
Mt, Scion Items,
[ Reported for the VIRGINIAN.

Reported for the VIRGINIAN.]
We had fall of snow on last Saturday which
attained a depth of about five inches, which
still covers the ground-too thin for sleighing
The Rev. Mr.. Walker, of Union Church, de-
liyered very able and interesting sermon to
the Messy Creek congregation on last Sabbath.
Tie congregation has been without a regular
pastor since Mr. Railsy was called to Ken
lucky. We understand arrangements haye
been made and call will soon be made by the
congregation for minister.
Mr.. Hugh Barten, who has been quite Ill re-
Gently, is convalescing.
Large quantities of poultry is being shipped
70 Ilarket from this part of the county.
Fae farplsrs seem to be vieing with each
other in Strengthening large hogs. Messrs. John
and Frank Beaver slaughtered ave heed, only
Is months old, which aggregated 1893 lbs, and
Henry Curtis, (col) killed hogs weighing 57S,
4S5, 356 and 1923 lbs, respectively, aggregating
1873 lbs., an average of 1914 lbs, and many
others In the shbprhood have been slaught-
ering hogs of unusual weight ttis season.
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t'T. DEFrANC e, Dec. 10, 81

The second meeting of the Young PEG.
pies Reading club met at the residence of
Mrs. Maggie Mccoy on Friday night, the
9th inst. and despite the inclemency of
the weather, quite number of the mem
Ders were present. At s O'Clock the
society was called to order, several new
members admitted. minutes read, roll
called, and fines assessed. Next on the
program, was the reading of appropriate
pieces by Misses Bessie and Jessie Mccoy,
Messrs. Austin Arbucle and T. Parkins,
also Mr.. Franz Marston acquitted himself
very cIeverly i'll q short but very suitable
speech to the society. 1t is nsedless to
say that both reading and speech weFe
thoroughly appreciated aud enjoyed by all
present. Scarcely had the hour arrived
for tdie literary part of the evening to
close. w1aei refreshments were served.
which certainly did honor to our hostess
and her fair daughters. The remainder
of the delightful evening was spent in
social enjoyment
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Republican Club Convention.

The convention Of delegates from the
Republican clubs of the United States,
which convened in New York on the 18th,
was a notable gathering. There were
twenty-five States represented by about
twelve hundred delegates. Gen. Ryan, OF
Ohio, was chosen as temporary chairman
over Gen. Golf, of West Va, by a few
votes, and Hon. VIM. NJ Evarts selected
as permanent chairman.
The most confident feeling seemed to
prevail in the Convention of success in
1888. whoever the National Convention
may nominate The predominating SEN
timent among the. delegates was for
Blaine. hut it was manifested in the most
conciliatory spirit, the expression follow
ing this preference being that Sherman
would receive the enthusiastic support OF
| the party if he was selected. A large ma
iority of the delegates were for Blaine,
| with Sherman second, in numerical sup
port. Some were for Hawley, others Tor
Harrison, Allison, Rusk. of Wisconin, &C.
The Importance of this Convention IS
contained in the fact that it contemplates
more thorough organization OF the party
than ever vet has been known. The manner
in which the work was entered upon and
t,.e enthusiasm which marked the deliber-
ations indicated that the Republican col
umn in 1883 will be more perfectly disci'
plined and better equipped than 1t has
ever been.
The kindly feeling which animated the
delegates. and the friendly rivalry which
characterized the supporters OF the re
spectiye gentlemen whose names have
: been mentioned in connection with thu
Presidency, is that which should Qbtall
all over the country. If factions there be
J in the States, they should surrender thei
prejudices or imaginary grievances. t.
the common good, and enter the canvas
e with solid front from one extreme o
/ the nation to the other. With that kim
| of spirit prevailing, success will be sur
! TO crown the cause, and the country re
5 sumo lis career of prosperity and pro
e gress, such as it has experienced only IN
del Republican administration.
Mr.. j, 2. Foster, of New York, wa
, elected President of the National League
, Hon. John S. Wise Is the Vice Presiden
for Virginia, and j. W. Southland, membe
OF the Executive Committee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-22

The caucus of the Democratic members
of the legislature held in Richmond OF
Monday night unanimously nomir ated
Capt. Chas Grattan to fill the vacancy in
the city judgeship, occasioned by the resig-
saation of Judge J. w. G. Smith. The can
dfdates were Jos. A. Waddeil. Z. 2. Bell,
and Chas. Grattan The friends of each
of the others, rather than have stubborn
contest and finding that Mr. Grattan was
the strongest in the caucus, withdrew
their candidates. and Mr.. Grattan was
unanimously nominated.
Mr.. Grattan is the son OF the late Rob-
ert Grattan. who for a number of years
was Presiding Justice of the county OF
Rockingham, under the old County Court
system, when some of the purest and best
rnet, in the State constituted the County
Courts. and brother of Judge Geo. G.
Grattan, of Rockingham County Court.
He was educated at the University Of Viz
giaia, and when cutie young mans was
elected one of the representatives OF Rock
5ngham county in the Legislature. He
NJ. Finley. OF this county, and fora mum
Der of years was engaged ~ farming. lie
subsequently studied law and for number
of years was member of the law firm OF
Efinger. Craig q Grattan, AT one time
he was superintendent of Schools for Au-
.gusta county, and discharged the duties of
that position satisfactorily. He Of late
wears has been engaged in the practice of
his profession, and interested also in a
Creamery at Waynesboro.
Mr.. Grattan is about 81 years of age has
q large and interesting family residing in
Staunton, and Is an elder in the 1st Presby-
terrain church. He will enter upon the du-
ties of his new and responsible Office as
soon as he qualities, as there has been no
CITY court held since the acceptance of the
resignation of Judge Smith.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-22

The steadily increasing custom, in all
our large cities, of abstaining from the set
ting out of wines and all intoxcicants
during the holiday season is effecting much
good. To this end. the executive COM
mittee of the ladies Auxiliary of the Y.
M. G. A. again, this year, most earnest
ly request the ladies of Staunton and
vicinity to make their homes and festal
boards conspicuous by the absence of in
tOxicating drinks. In so doing there is
true cause for joy in celebrating the birth
Of our Savior, and happiness while usher
ing in the New Year.
Mr.. John Straughan, who is we'll known
to the newspaper fraternity of this and
other states, as an efficient and intelligent
printer, returned to Staunton last week
from Southwest Virginia, where he has
been engaged in the line Of his business.
His intention is TO remain in this county
until after the holidays and then start out
for the Southwest again. He is an eff
cient compositor and job printer and is
capable of rendering valuable services
wherever he may locate.
We have received the annual report Of
the Institution for the education of the
Deaf and Dumb and Blind, at Staunton,
for 1887, of which Copt. Thos. S. Doyle is
principal. We cannot this week do more
than acknowledge the courtesy of the
Principal in furnishing it.
At the Lutheran Church on Sunday
night there will be q Christmas song Ser
vice by the Sunday School, and several
short and appropriate addresses will be
made. At the morning service the Lords
Supper will be administered.
Mr.. W. B. Young, son Of the late Mr..
F. M. Young, who is now engaged in
business at Pocahontas, Va, reached
home Monday, to spend the Christmas
holidays.
Mr.. j. L. Timberlake, formerly Of
Staunton. died several weeks ago, in the
Southwestern hunatic Asylum, At Marion.
Virginia.
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Fl. Defiance Items.
Reported for the vIRG1N1AN. ]

"0ld Santa" is just now uppermost In the
minds of the little folks. and the small boys OF
this vicinity have resolved themselves into a
committee of the whole to consider ways and
means for the better enjoyment of the coming
holiday season.
A Christmas tree has been provided for the
Augusta Church Sabbath School, and the little
fellows are anxiousIy counting the hours till
Saturday evening.
The Jeffersonlan Literary Society of the Au-
gnsta Male Academy will have an onen session
on Thursday evening next. A very attractive
program has been arranged, and the former
achievements of the Society is a guarantee
that all WHO are so fortunate as to be able to
attend will witness splendid display of liter
any talent.
We are very much gra. iaed to learn that the
Mt. Sidney Graded School is making fine pro-
gress under the principalship of Mr.. P. J. Ore
baugh notwithstanding the fact that some
twenty of the pupils formerly attached to this
school have been cut Oft to the new school re-
Gently established at Fort Defiance. There
are ninety odd pupils on the roll. and we are
told by some of the patrons that they were
never better pleased with the conduct of the
school. Mr.. Orebaugh is ably seconded by Miss
Fanny Lowman in the intermediate depart
ment, and Miss Gusse Johnson in the primary
Rigid monthly examinations are held, and
those pupils making an average of 80 per cent.
on all their Guides, and who have never ibeen
tardy or lost any time. ere placed on the roll
of honor. The following is tine roll for the
month just closed
LIST Grade, Mr.. Orebaugh's room.-Girls-
Alice Puffenberger, So; Emma Shumake, 81;
Carrie Johnson. go; Gillie Yates, 81; Mamie
Lands, 90. Boys-Henry Coffman, 95; Chas.
T. Hamrick 81; John Wepger, 94 Noah Shreck-
hise. 90; W alter Whitmore. 81.
intermediate, I'd grade, Miss Lowmans
room.-Girls-Willie Bell. 95; Rosa Vanfossen,
95; Anna Shnmate, 81; Rosa Coffman. 81; Katie
Coffman. 81; Edna Peters, So; Grace Harper,
90: Mary Johpon, 80. Boys-Homer Bright, 81 +;
Willie Depriest, 80.
Primary, Sd grade. Miss Johnsonfs roon.--
Girls-Ella Eavy, 50: Willie Johnson, 81; Lucy
vanfossen, 49, Boys-Sammie Shumake, o.;
John Vanfossen, 81.
We were patron of the Mt. Sidney School
for several years, and have very warm place
in our l1eart for 1t. 1t always gives us great
pleasure to note it's prosperity.
1t is also with some pride bhTl we note the
success of Miss Gussie Johnson as a teacher,
because her first efforts in the school room
were as our assistant. and of course somewhat
qnder qpr direction. We always predicted for
her successful career.
While noticing schools we cannot overlook
the new public school at this place, taught by
Mrs y. E. Berry. We have never known
pupils to aavapce more rapidly, nor have we
ever seen children more devoted to their
teacher than are Mrs. BIS pupils, This school
hope it will be made a permanent institution.
& NV
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-22

THE HOLIDAYs.-TheS Shenandoah VAL
ley Railroad will have on sale from Dec,
g to JAN lst, special excursion tickets to
all points on that road at the low rate of
one fare for the round trip. These re-
duced rates place trip within the reach
of all who may desire to visit friends OF
see new localitiee. The tickets will be
good to return on or before Jan. A. 1888.
Apply TO the nearest ticket Office of the
Company.
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Knasse Pianos for Executive Man
sione,
From the Baltimore american

Mesrrs. VIM. Knabe & Go. love just
furnished to Gov. Beaver, of Pennsylvania,
a beautiful upright grand piano, ordered
by him for the executive mansion at Har-
risburg. The case is OF artistic style in
rich vagiegated rosewood. and the instru-
mental part of the highest order of merit,
with tone of very rich and sympathetic
quality. and touch of remarkable ease and
elasticity. a very fine concert grand was
supplied by them recently to Fitzhugh Lee
for the executive mansion at Richmond.
Va, which excepting Of some of the
outside ornamentation of the case, is a fac
smile of the celebrated White House
Knabe grand, the piano of Presidents
mansion, described in our columns here
tofOre.
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Middl ebrOOk items,

Reported for the NIRGINIAN.]
Died on the 5th, inst, at his residence, Mr.
John Strain, aged 81 years. For number OF
years his nephew, Sam'l Strain. had conducted
his fsrm and cared for him. The deceased was
an Industrious, civil citizen, good neighbor
kind to the needy. He took special delight in
fruit-growing, His remains were ipterred at
Bethel Church, Rev. James Murray conducting
the funeral ceremony.
Correction.-Some time ago stated that Mr..
SamI Giles had removed to Churchyille to en-
gage in merchandising with Mr.. A. B. L1ghtner.
This is a mistake. Mr.. Giles is alone in the
business. w. 81. w.
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49,

z SUPPER will be given at Churchyills
on "Wednesday and Thursday, 2Sth and
18th of December, for the benefit Of the
q. 3, Church. The reception will be at
the residence of w, B. Houseman and
Lodge Hall. All are invited to be present
and aid in the laudable object for which
the entertainment is to be held.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-22

SAFE ROBBERY.--AE esteemed cores.
pondent, writing from Loyingston, Va,
gives the details of a bold safe robbery
which occurred there on the Sth instant.
A nicely dressed man came there on the
list. and rented room for mattrass max
ing. He left. promising to return at a
stated time, but did not. On the 9th three
men were seen in the neighborhood. con-
versing together, but nothing was thought
of it. Early on the morning. of the 9th,
Mr.. I. c. Adams noted that the door of
the store of Messrs. Estes & Co., was
opened. On examination it was found
that burglars had been there, and bad
blown open the safe in the room. Mr..
Estes is Sheriff, and it was thought by the
burglars to make big haul. Fortunately
there wasivery little money in the safe;
not more than IS. A box taken from the
safe was found in the suburbs of the town.
where the final examination and disap.
pointment occurred. No arrests have been
made, as we suspect the burglars we're
professionals, travelling through the coun-
try and taking in out Of The way towns.
The same parties,l no doubt, robbed the
county treasurer's Office at Fincastle. re.
Gently.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-22

PUBLIC SCHOOLs.-The summary of the
attendance at the public schools for the
third scholastic month 'of 1887, as re-
ported to the Board of Trustees by Prof.
w. W. Robertson, Superintendent OF City
Public Schools, is as follows: Boys, 423:
Girls, 427-total $50. Percentage of at.
tendance, Whites, 96.Sl; Colored. $3.50.
This is very creditable showing. The
superintendent further reports that
"teachers have been untiring in their eff
forts for success and the pupils seem am.
bilious and anxious to make the best use
of their time"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-22

CHRISTMAS LIBERTIES.-The Council
at its meeting on Tuesday night overlooked
the application from the boys to allow
themithe usual privilege of celebrating
Christmas holidays by the use of fire
works. sc. In view of the custom, which
operates as law, uniformly observed in
this respect, Mayor Smeltzer has requested
US to state that the boys will have the
privilege of enjoying themselves in this
way from Saturday morning, Dec. oath, to
Tuesday morning, Jan. 8. 1t is pre-
sumed, as a basis for this concession, that
the boys will be carefulin tie manner they
will use fire works. and especially guarded
on Monday, County court-day, as there
will be many people, and many horses Oh
the streets unused to that kind Of demon
stration.
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VICTOR H HEE f aSR GAr
WANTED! OLD POSTAGE STAMPS,

with buy the old postage stamps used on
letters from 1915 to 1855 Parties having old
letters between these dates should look them
up. l want old U, S. and Confederate STAN ps
used and unused also Local stamps. Send TO
my descriptive list giving prices, II is FREE,
nov24ly G. II. MEKEEL, st. Louis, Mo.
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Nominations.

The Republicans in the Legislature NOM
mated the following candidates for Judge
ships: Richmond. Thos. S. Atkins: Lynch
burg, G. P. Latham; Norfolk, Thos Il.
Barlow; Portsmouth. G. w. Murdaugh:
Danville, Jno. D. Blackwell, Fredericks-
burg, Montgomery Slaughter. Chancsry
Court Of Richmond, Henry Hudnall;
Petersburg. Geo. S. Bernard: Stanton,
Chas. Curry.
che Democrats made the following nOm-
nations: Hastings Court Of Richmond. s.
B. Witt; Danviile, 4. NJ. Aiken; Fred
ericksburg, A. w. Wallace, Norfolk. ID.
Tucker Brooke; Petersburg. D. M. Bur-
nett; Portsmouth, L. r. Watts; Stanton,
Charles Grattan. Chancery Court of Rich>
mond, E. FitZhugh.
DEATH AT 80 YEARs.-Qn Sunday last
the 18th. Mr.. John Smith died at his Iesi
dence near Churchville, aged 80 years, d
months and is days. He was most ex-
cellent citizen, and consistent christian.
The disease which was the immediate
cause Of his death, was gangrene in his
right foot; but he had lived far beyond
the allotted span of years, and with this
acute affection, could not in the nature of
things survive much longer. He died in
peace, respected and beloved by all who
knew him.
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resolution to keep abreast of modern htera-
ture and store here in a government library
the entire output of intellectual effort in all
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ONE CURE FOR HEADACHE.
Opening Mans Skull and Extracting
a TGmor.
From the Netg York Times.

From the NeU York Times
A somewhat extraordinary cure for head
ache was resorted to at the New York Hos
pital on Thursday, when Prof. r. F. Weir
and two assistant professors went hunting
about inside the Uranium Of patient for a
suspected tumor, and were finally rewarded
with the discovery of something that looked
abnormal, and which, the operator declared
must necessarily be tumor, and which was
accordingly removed after the heroic opera
ton known as trephiDing had been accom-
plished. Yesterday afternoon the man at
the desk in the hospital office, on Fifteenth
street, cautiously acknowledged to a re-
porter that the man from whose brain an
abnormal something (which must be a
tumor" had been removed was doing as
well as could be expected, but, although
he subsequently insisted than he was doing
''quite well" it was evident that publicity
about the surgical feat was not being nearly
so eagerly sough; as shortly after the opera
ton took place
The patient, man IS year of age, be-
low the medium size, has been complaining
of headache and partial paralysis and the
professor in charge decided that he had a
tumor in the motor region of the brain, and
proceeded, with the assistance of two medi
cal brethren and four trained nurses, to
NUM- IL DOWN. n SelnI-clrculd nap OF Jne
scalp was lifted, after which the trephine
was applied to the skull above the left tenn
pie, and button OF bone removed. An
important artery was cut in the operation
a complication which is very seldom heard
of in connection with trephining the
patient was bleeding to death fast, and
would have done so, the surgeons beng
unable to stop the hemorrhage, had not a
means of relief commonly employed in
Bellevue Hospital been tried as last resort
with completely satisfactory results.
The patients life having been saved, the
hunt for the tumor was begun, and after the
dura mater had been re moved it was found
that the brain cortex beneath was somewhat
redder than usual, and that it felt rather
finer than was expected. 1t was decided
that an abnormal growth was present, and
that it necessarily must be the tumor they
were hunting for. 1t was accordingly re-
moved from the brain, the bleeding from
the wound was stanched, and all was done
to make the patient, who had, of course,
been etherized before the operation began,
as comfortable as possible.
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1t Is necessary for the paper to be seized
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Fun, wit and humor without vulgarity,
Theatre Friday.
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A Wonderful Food and Medicine.

A Wonderful Food and Medicine.
Known and used by physicians all over the
world. SCOTS Emulsion not only gives
flesh and strength by virtue of its own nu-
tritious properties, put creates an appetite
for food that builds up the wasted body. II
have been using SCOTS Emulsion for seve-
raj years, and am pleased with its action
My patients say it is pleasant and palatab e,
and all grow stronger and gain flesh from
the use of it. | use it in all cases of wasting
diseases, and it is specially useful for chill
dren when nutrient medication is needed, as
in nlarasmus." T. w. PIERCE, NJ. d.,
Knoxville, Ala.
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Atmore's Mince Meat by the pound or
bucket. Strauss Bros.
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will examine you on the outside, "Hig-
gins" Theatre Friday.
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Ladies, go to the Theatre Friday, and see
the richest costunes worn by any ladies on
the stage.
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Not a Subject for sympathy.

Some of the Western papers are express
ing sympathy for Mr.. E. l.. Harper, Vice
President of the wrecked Fidelity National
Bank of Cincinnati. They are disposed to
excuse him because he is young and dashing
in his style of conducting gambling opera
tions. There is no doubt that he is very
able business man, and that he has achieved
some remarkable successes. He is about SO
years of age and has made and lost two or
three fortunes. But what reason is there
for eXcusing him or expressing sympathy
for himl Almost any man of nerve can
achieve success in gambling operations if he
have unlimited capital at his command
Harper lacked commercial honesty, and had
no hesitation in applying other peoples
money to his own use. He occupied posi-
ton of trust and confidence and he proved
unfaithful He lost millions of money to
which he had no right whatever. He took
the money because it was within his reach.
If there is any reason for sympathiZing
with him in his downfall there is reason for
sympathizing with the smart thief who has
been caught after a successful career of
crime. If influential newspapers excuse
men like Harper there will soon be no re-
spect for commercial honesty. Young men
who are entering upon their business career
will be led to believe that success is every
thing and that integrity counts for nothing.
They will strive to get money without re-
gard to the means to be employed to get it.
Honest men will be sneered at as plodders.
while the rescal will be applauded if he be
successful and excused if he fail No. the
country is hardly ready yet to accept such
men as Ferdinand Ward and E. L. Harper
as examples for the youth of the country to
follow